How long is the flight from Illinois to Montrose?

There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Montrose in 8h 01m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 944 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montrose ranges from 0.4 - 1.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Montrose when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montrose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Montrose?

When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Montrose consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County, Lambert-St Louis - Montrose County or Moline Quad-City - Montrose County as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Montrose?

While on average a flight from Illinois to Montrose is generally $607, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $291. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Illinois to Montrose?

The most popular airlines flying from Illinois to Montrose are United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Montrose from Illinois?

Montrose County (MTJ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Montrose. It is only a 2.3 mi journey from Montrose County (MTJ) to Montrose’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Montrose that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Montrose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Montrose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Wed 12/242:45 pmSTL - MTJ

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/293:25 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$319

Fri 12/198:50 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/2512:25 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$434

Fri 12/198:45 amORD - MTJ

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2412:25 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$444

Fri 12/198:50 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/233:25 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$499

Thu 12/187:36 amORD - MTJ

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/2412:21 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$509

Thu 12/188:25 amORD - MTJ

1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/252:43 pmMTJ - ORD

2 stops16h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$513

Thu 12/188:50 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2412:25 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$514

Thu 12/186:05 amORD - MTJ

2 stops11h 45mSouthwest

Thu 12/2512:05 pmMTJ - ORD

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$539

Fri 12/197:36 amORD - MTJ

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/232:43 pmMTJ - ORD

2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$566

Wed 12/316:30 amSTL - MTJ

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/47:00 amMTJ - STL

2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$688

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Sat 1/106:00 amSTL - MTJ

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:40 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$281

Sat 1/108:35 amPIA - MTJ

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:05 pmMTJ - PIA

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$281

Sat 1/108:46 amMLI - MTJ

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:32 pmMTJ - MLI

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Thu 2/199:15 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/2412:45 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$302

Sat 1/108:45 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:05 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

Fri 1/307:00 amORD - MTJ

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:05 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$319

Mon 2/234:30 pmSTL - MTJ

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/281:32 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$322

Fri 2/208:40 amORD - MTJ

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/241:32 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$324

Tue 2/179:15 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/233:33 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$350

Mon 3/96:25 amSTL - MTJ

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/143:39 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$366

Sun 2/157:10 amORD - MTJ

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/211:32 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$379

Thu 1/16:30 amMLI - MTJ

1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:34 pmMTJ - MLI

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$444

Thu 1/19:00 amSTL - MTJ

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/51:34 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop22h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$518

Thu 1/18:35 amPIA - MTJ

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:00 amMTJ - PIA

1 stop12h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$647

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Wed 12/242:45 pmSTL - MTJ

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/293:25 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$319

Sat 1/104:15 pmSTL - MTJ

1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/143:28 pmMTJ - STL

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Sat 1/108:35 amPIA - MTJ

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:05 pmMTJ - PIA

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Sat 1/108:46 amMLI - MTJ

1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:32 pmMTJ - MLI

1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Sat 1/108:45 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/141:05 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$309

Tue 1/138:49 pmORD - MTJ

2 stops16h 13mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/202:57 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$286

Fri 1/167:00 amORD - MTJ

1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/203:28 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$336

Wed 1/215:30 amORD - MTJ

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Sun 1/252:05 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$304

Wed 1/218:45 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/257:00 amMTJ - ORD

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$341

Sat 1/248:45 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/311:05 pmMTJ - ORD

Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$229

Fri 1/305:30 amORD - MTJ

1 stop8h 38mDelta

Wed 2/42:05 pmMTJ - ORD

1 stop8h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$249

Fri 1/306:54 amORD - MTJ

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/42:57 pmMTJ - ORD

2 stops15h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$316

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Fri 3/206:15 amORD - MTJ

2 stops14h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$280

Fri 5/155:00 amORD - MTJ

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$284

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Nonstop3h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$324

Mon 12/229:58 pmORD - MTJ

2 stops14h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$325

Fri 3/205:11 amORD - MTJ

3 stops30h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$358

Mon 12/228:50 amORD - MTJ

Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$419

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Price

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Montrose County

Wed 1/14

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$281

PeoriaMontrose

PIA - MTJ

PIAMTJ

Greater Peoria

Sat 1/10

8:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Montrose County

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$281

MolineMontrose

MLI - MTJ

MLIMTJ

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/10

8:46 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Montrose County

Wed 1/14

1:32 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$281

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

9:15 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Montrose County

Tue 2/24

12:45 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$302

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

8:45 am-11:27 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Montrose County

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$309

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Montrose County

Wed 2/4

1:05 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$319

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

4:30 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Montrose County

Sat 2/28

1:32 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$322

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

8:40 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Montrose County

Tue 2/24

1:32 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$324

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

9:15 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Montrose County

Mon 2/23

3:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$350

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

6:25 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Montrose County

Sat 3/14

3:39 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$366

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montrose?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montrose (average of $191). Flying from Illinois to Montrose in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Montrose from Illinois?
Montrose County (MTJ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Montrose. It is only a 2.3 mi journey from Montrose County (MTJ) to Montrose’s city center.
How long is the flight from Illinois to Montrose?
There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Montrose in 8h 01m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 944 mi.
What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Montrose?
When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Montrose consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County, Lambert-St Louis - Montrose County or Moline Quad-City - Montrose County as they are the most popular.
What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Montrose?
While on average a flight from Illinois to Montrose is generally $607, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $291. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Montrose that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Montrose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Montrose?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Montrose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montrose?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montrose (average of $191). Flying from Illinois to Montrose in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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